http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050427/ap_on_re_us/brf_ballistics_idQuote:
Bill Would Put Serial Numbers on Bullets
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A state Senate committee approved a proposal Tuesday to put a serial number on every handgun bullet made or sold in California.
The measure cleared the Senate Public Safety Committee on a 4-2 vote over opposition from manufacturers, firearms dealers and sport shooters.
The technology exists to laser-cut bullets with a number that police could use to trace who purchased bullets used in crimes, said Democratic sponsor Sen. Joseph Dunn.
Purchasers would pay up to a half a cent per bullet to fund record-keeping by the state
Department of Justice. Vendors would pay up to $50 a year.
"We'll solve a lot of crimes if this becomes law," said Attorney General Bill Lockyer.
If approved by the Legislature, the law would take effect in July 2007.
I can understand manufacturers and firearms dealers being annoyed about this bill because it's a hassle for the manufacturer and it costs the vendors. But why the hell are sports shooters objecting to this? A half-cent per bullet really doesn't add up to much - somewhere in the vicinity of a couple of bucks. So what's the big deal?
Other than that, I think it's a good idea. I'd like to see this happen in other states as well.
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